Doing Qualitative Desk-Based Research
A Practical Guide to Writing an Excellent Dissertation
By Barbara Bassot
Published
Feb 22, 2022Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447362432Dimensions
240 x 172 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Feb 22, 2022Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447362449Dimensions
240 x 172 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Feb 22, 2022Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447362449Dimensions
240 x 172 mmImprint
Policy Press
Doing Qualitative Desk-Based Research
Read the first three chapters for free:
Are you planning a desk-based qualitative research project, but aren’t sure how to get started?
This essential book provides all the guidance and advice you'll need to complete your project. Using two key visual pedagogical tools, the Metaphorical Tent and the Research Triangle, the book shows you how to produce vibrant and stimulating in-depth qualitative research that draws on high-quality data readily available via the internet. The book
• takes you through the research process step-by-step, from choosing a topic to writing up conclusions;
• examines a wide range of written, visual and audio data sources;
• includes helpful case studies to demonstrate the practical application of concepts.
Concise, practical and jam-packed with valuable tips, features and examples, this book will enable you to complete a successful desk-based research project you can be proud of.
Barbara Bassot is an associate of Canterbury Christ Church University where she worked as Senior Lecturer in the Centre for Career and Personal Development for a number of years. She lectured on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and regularly supervised students doing their first piece of independent research. She has published a number of books on research methods, reflective practice and career development.
The structure of this book and how to use it
Part 1: Preparing the ground
1. Introduction
2. Choosing a topic
3. Keeping a research journal
4. Writing a strong research proposal
Part 2: Assembling the structure
5. The importance of your research question
6. Context, background and introduction
7. Selecting high quality data resources
8. Literature review
9. Desk-based methodologies
10. Ethics
11. Data analysis and techniques
12. Writing conclusions and recommendations
Part 3: Keeping your tent stable and secure
13. Getting the support you need
14. Managing desk-based research
